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intimate matters

[/ˈɪn.tə.mət ˈmæt.ərz/]
noun phrase
assuntos íntimos
1. Private or personal affairs, typically relating to relationships, sexuality, or personal life that are considered confidential or private
They preferred not to discuss intimate matters in public.
Eles preferiram não discutir assuntos íntimos em público.
2. Sexual or romantic relations between people
The couple's intimate matters were their own private concern.
Os assuntos íntimos do casal eram de sua responsabilidade privada.
NYC Slang
private biz / personal stuff
Synonyms
private matterspersonal affairsconfidential issuessexual relations
Antonyms
public mattersgeneral knowledgeshared information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assuntos íntimos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas íntimas
Common colloquial variant
São Paulo
assuntos particulares
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
questões privadas
Preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep intimate matters close to one's chest
air intimate matters in public
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